Chapter VIII

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From this reading From Triumph to Failure: The Attempt on Santa Cruz (1797) “_I have had flattery enough to make me vain, and success enough to make me confident._” NELSON.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading All hopes on the part of Britain’s enemies for the invasion of the British Isles were quashed for a time by the victory off Cape St Vincent.

the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral

From this reading For several weeks Nelson was engaged in a fruitless search for a treasure-ship, convoyed by three sail-of-the-line, supposed to be making for Spain; but in April 1797 he was directed by the Admiral to blockade Cadiz, a task not altogether devoid of incident if for no other reason than that no neutral vessel was permitted to enter or leave the port without his permission.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Although the distressed Spanish fleet reached Cadiz safely, minus four sail-of-the-line which the British had captured, there was no likelihood at the moment of the ships showing their “noses” out of port, many of the aforesaid noses being much out of joint.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading All hopes on the part of Britain’s enemies for the invasion of the British Isles were quashed for a time by the victory off Cape St Vincent.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although the distressed Spanish fleet reached Cadiz safely, minus four sail-of-the-line which the British had captured, there was no likelihood at the moment of the ships showing their “noses” out of port, many of the aforesaid noses being much out of joint.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading For several weeks Nelson was engaged in a fruitless search for a treasure-ship, convoyed by three sail-of-the-line, supposed to be making for Spain; but in April 1797 he was directed by the Admiral to blockade Cadiz, a task not altogether devoid of incident if for no other reason than that no neutral vessel was permitted to enter or leave the port without his permission.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading From Triumph to Failure: The Attempt on Santa Cruz (1797) “_I have had flattery enough to make me vain, and success enough to make me confident._” NELSON.

the month following March and preceding May

From this reading For several weeks Nelson was engaged in a fruitless search for a treasure-ship, convoyed by three sail-of-the-line, supposed to be making for Spain; but in April 1797 he was directed by the Admiral to blockade Cadiz, a task not altogether devoid of incident if for no other reason than that no neutral vessel was permitted to enter or leave the port without his permission.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading He was particularly concerned as to the welfare of the garrison at Elba.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Although the distressed Spanish fleet reached Cadiz safely, minus four sail-of-the-line which the British had captured, there was no likelihood at the moment of the ships showing their “noses” out of port, many of the aforesaid noses being much out of joint.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading From Triumph to Failure: The Attempt on Santa Cruz (1797) “_I have had flattery enough to make me vain, and success enough to make me confident._” NELSON.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading For several weeks Nelson was engaged in a fruitless search for a treasure-ship, convoyed by three sail-of-the-line, supposed to be making for Spain; but in April 1797 he was directed by the Admiral to blockade Cadiz, a task not altogether devoid of incident if for no other reason than that no neutral vessel was permitted to enter or leave the port without his permission.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Although the distressed Spanish fleet reached Cadiz safely, minus four sail-of-the-line which the British had captured, there was no likelihood at the moment of the ships showing their “noses” out of port, many of the aforesaid noses being much out of joint.

a war measure that isolates some area of importance to the enemy

From this reading For several weeks Nelson was engaged in a fruitless search for a treasure-ship, convoyed by three sail-of-the-line, supposed to be making for Spain; but in April 1797 he was directed by the Admiral to blockade Cadiz, a task not altogether devoid of incident if for no other reason than that no neutral vessel was permitted to enter or leave the port without his permission.

possessive form of “britain” — a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; “Great Britain” is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom

From this reading All hopes on the part of Britain’s enemies for the invasion of the British Isles were quashed for a time by the victory off Cape St Vincent.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading All hopes on the part of Britain’s enemies for the invasion of the British Isles were quashed for a time by the victory off Cape St Vincent.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading For several weeks Nelson was engaged in a fruitless search for a treasure-ship, convoyed by three sail-of-the-line, supposed to be making for Spain; but in April 1797 he was directed by the Admiral to blockade Cadiz, a task not altogether devoid of incident if for no other reason than that no neutral vessel was permitted to enter or leave the port without his permission.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading All hopes on the part of Britain’s enemies for the invasion of the British Isles were quashed for a time by the victory off Cape St Vincent.

an ancient port city in southwestern Spain

From this reading Although the distressed Spanish fleet reached Cadiz safely, minus four sail-of-the-line which the British had captured, there was no likelihood at the moment of the ships showing their “noses” out of port, many of the aforesaid noses being much out of joint.

a strip of land projecting into a body of water

From this reading All hopes on the part of Britain’s enemies for the invasion of the British Isles were quashed for a time by the victory off Cape St Vincent.

past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading Although the distressed Spanish fleet reached Cadiz safely, minus four sail-of-the-line which the British had captured, there was no likelihood at the moment of the ships showing their “noses” out of port, many of the aforesaid noses being much out of joint.

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading He was particularly concerned as to the welfare of the garrison at Elba.

having or marked by confidence or assurance

From this reading From Triumph to Failure: The Attempt on Santa Cruz (1797) “_I have had flattery enough to make me vain, and success enough to make me confident._” NELSON.

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From this reading For several weeks Nelson was engaged in a fruitless search for a treasure-ship, convoyed by three sail-of-the-line, supposed to be making for Spain; but in April 1797 he was directed by the Admiral to blockade Cadiz, a task not altogether devoid of incident if for no other reason than that no neutral vessel was permitted to enter or leave the port without his permission.

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From this reading From Triumph to Failure: The Attempt on Santa Cruz (1797) “_I have had flattery enough to make me vain, and success enough to make me confident._” NELSON.

completely wanting or lacking

From this reading For several weeks Nelson was engaged in a fruitless search for a treasure-ship, convoyed by three sail-of-the-line, supposed to be making for Spain; but in April 1797 he was directed by the Admiral to blockade Cadiz, a task not altogether devoid of incident if for no other reason than that no neutral vessel was permitted to enter or leave the port without his permission.

(often used in combination) having a specified direction

From this reading For several weeks Nelson was engaged in a fruitless search for a treasure-ship, convoyed by three sail-of-the-line, supposed to be making for Spain; but in April 1797 he was directed by the Admiral to blockade Cadiz, a task not altogether devoid of incident if for no other reason than that no neutral vessel was permitted to enter or leave the port without his permission.

facing or experiencing financial trouble or difficulty

From this reading Although the distressed Spanish fleet reached Cadiz safely, minus four sail-of-the-line which the British had captured, there was no likelihood at the moment of the ships showing their “noses” out of port, many of the aforesaid noses being much out of joint.

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From this reading He was particularly concerned as to the welfare of the garrison at Elba.

plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading All hopes on the part of Britain’s enemies for the invasion of the British Isles were quashed for a time by the victory off Cape St Vincent.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading For several weeks Nelson was engaged in a fruitless search for a treasure-ship, convoyed by three sail-of-the-line, supposed to be making for Spain; but in April 1797 he was directed by the Admiral to blockade Cadiz, a task not altogether devoid of incident if for no other reason than that no neutral vessel was permitted to enter or leave the port without his permission.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading From Triumph to Failure: The Attempt on Santa Cruz (1797) “_I have had flattery enough to make me vain, and success enough to make me confident._” NELSON.

to come or go into

From this reading For several weeks Nelson was engaged in a fruitless search for a treasure-ship, convoyed by three sail-of-the-line, supposed to be making for Spain; but in April 1797 he was directed by the Admiral to blockade Cadiz, a task not altogether devoid of incident if for no other reason than that no neutral vessel was permitted to enter or leave the port without his permission.

an act that fails

From this reading From Triumph to Failure: The Attempt on Santa Cruz (1797) “_I have had flattery enough to make me vain, and success enough to make me confident._” NELSON.

excessive or insincere praise

From this reading From Triumph to Failure: The Attempt on Santa Cruz (1797) “_I have had flattery enough to make me vain, and success enough to make me confident._” NELSON.

group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership

From this reading Although the distressed Spanish fleet reached Cadiz safely, minus four sail-of-the-line which the British had captured, there was no likelihood at the moment of the ships showing their “noses” out of port, many of the aforesaid noses being much out of joint.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading All hopes on the part of Britain’s enemies for the invasion of the British Isles were quashed for a time by the victory off Cape St Vincent.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Although the distressed Spanish fleet reached Cadiz safely, minus four sail-of-the-line which the British had captured, there was no likelihood at the moment of the ships showing their “noses” out of port, many of the aforesaid noses being much out of joint.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From Triumph to Failure: The Attempt on Santa Cruz (1797) “_I have had flattery enough to make me vain, and success enough to make me confident._” NELSON.

unproductive of success

From this reading For several weeks Nelson was engaged in a fruitless search for a treasure-ship, convoyed by three sail-of-the-line, supposed to be making for Spain; but in April 1797 he was directed by the Admiral to blockade Cadiz, a task not altogether devoid of incident if for no other reason than that no neutral vessel was permitted to enter or leave the port without his permission.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading He was particularly concerned as to the welfare of the garrison at Elba.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading From Triumph to Failure: The Attempt on Santa Cruz (1797) “_I have had flattery enough to make me vain, and success enough to make me confident._” NELSON.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading From Triumph to Failure: The Attempt on Santa Cruz (1797) “_I have had flattery enough to make me vain, and success enough to make me confident._” NELSON.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading For several weeks Nelson was engaged in a fruitless search for a treasure-ship, convoyed by three sail-of-the-line, supposed to be making for Spain; but in April 1797 he was directed by the Admiral to blockade Cadiz, a task not altogether devoid of incident if for no other reason than that no neutral vessel was permitted to enter or leave the port without his permission.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading For several weeks Nelson was engaged in a fruitless search for a treasure-ship, convoyed by three sail-of-the-line, supposed to be making for Spain; but in April 1797 he was directed by the Admiral to blockade Cadiz, a task not altogether devoid of incident if for no other reason than that no neutral vessel was permitted to enter or leave the port without his permission.

plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading All hopes on the part of Britain’s enemies for the invasion of the British Isles were quashed for a time by the victory off Cape St Vincent.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading From Triumph to Failure: The Attempt on Santa Cruz (1797) “_I have had flattery enough to make me vain, and success enough to make me confident._” NELSON.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading For several weeks Nelson was engaged in a fruitless search for a treasure-ship, convoyed by three sail-of-the-line, supposed to be making for Spain; but in April 1797 he was directed by the Admiral to blockade Cadiz, a task not altogether devoid of incident if for no other reason than that no neutral vessel was permitted to enter or leave the port without his permission.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading For several weeks Nelson was engaged in a fruitless search for a treasure-ship, convoyed by three sail-of-the-line, supposed to be making for Spain; but in April 1797 he was directed by the Admiral to blockade Cadiz, a task not altogether devoid of incident if for no other reason than that no neutral vessel was permitted to enter or leave the port without his permission.

a single distinct event

From this reading For several weeks Nelson was engaged in a fruitless search for a treasure-ship, convoyed by three sail-of-the-line, supposed to be making for Spain; but in April 1797 he was directed by the Admiral to blockade Cadiz, a task not altogether devoid of incident if for no other reason than that no neutral vessel was permitted to enter or leave the port without his permission.

the act of invading; the act of an army that invades for conquest or plunder

From this reading All hopes on the part of Britain’s enemies for the invasion of the British Isles were quashed for a time by the victory off Cape St Vincent.

plural of “isle” — a small island

From this reading All hopes on the part of Britain’s enemies for the invasion of the British Isles were quashed for a time by the victory off Cape St Vincent.

(anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)

From this reading Although the distressed Spanish fleet reached Cadiz safely, minus four sail-of-the-line which the British had captured, there was no likelihood at the moment of the ships showing their “noses” out of port, many of the aforesaid noses being much out of joint.

go away from a place

From this reading For several weeks Nelson was engaged in a fruitless search for a treasure-ship, convoyed by three sail-of-the-line, supposed to be making for Spain; but in April 1797 he was directed by the Admiral to blockade Cadiz, a task not altogether devoid of incident if for no other reason than that no neutral vessel was permitted to enter or leave the port without his permission.

the probability of a specified outcome

From this reading Although the distressed Spanish fleet reached Cadiz safely, minus four sail-of-the-line which the British had captured, there was no likelihood at the moment of the ships showing their “noses” out of port, many of the aforesaid noses being much out of joint.

engage in

From this reading From Triumph to Failure: The Attempt on Santa Cruz (1797) “_I have had flattery enough to make me vain, and success enough to make me confident._” NELSON.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading For several weeks Nelson was engaged in a fruitless search for a treasure-ship, convoyed by three sail-of-the-line, supposed to be making for Spain; but in April 1797 he was directed by the Admiral to blockade Cadiz, a task not altogether devoid of incident if for no other reason than that no neutral vessel was permitted to enter or leave the port without his permission.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Although the distressed Spanish fleet reached Cadiz safely, minus four sail-of-the-line which the British had captured, there was no likelihood at the moment of the ships showing their “noses” out of port, many of the aforesaid noses being much out of joint.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading From Triumph to Failure: The Attempt on Santa Cruz (1797) “_I have had flattery enough to make me vain, and success enough to make me confident._” NELSON.

on the negative side or lower end of a scale

From this reading Although the distressed Spanish fleet reached Cadiz safely, minus four sail-of-the-line which the British had captured, there was no likelihood at the moment of the ships showing their “noses” out of port, many of the aforesaid noses being much out of joint.

a particular point in time

From this reading Although the distressed Spanish fleet reached Cadiz safely, minus four sail-of-the-line which the British had captured, there was no likelihood at the moment of the ships showing their “noses” out of port, many of the aforesaid noses being much out of joint.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Although the distressed Spanish fleet reached Cadiz safely, minus four sail-of-the-line which the British had captured, there was no likelihood at the moment of the ships showing their “noses” out of port, many of the aforesaid noses being much out of joint.

English admiral who defeated the French fleets of Napoleon but was mortally wounded at Trafalgar (1758-1805)

From this reading From Triumph to Failure: The Attempt on Santa Cruz (1797) “_I have had flattery enough to make me vain, and success enough to make me confident._” NELSON.

having no personal preference

From this reading For several weeks Nelson was engaged in a fruitless search for a treasure-ship, convoyed by three sail-of-the-line, supposed to be making for Spain; but in April 1797 he was directed by the Admiral to blockade Cadiz, a task not altogether devoid of incident if for no other reason than that no neutral vessel was permitted to enter or leave the port without his permission.

not any; not one

From this reading Although the distressed Spanish fleet reached Cadiz safely, minus four sail-of-the-line which the British had captured, there was no likelihood at the moment of the ships showing their “noses” out of port, many of the aforesaid noses being much out of joint.

plural of “nose” — the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals

From this reading Although the distressed Spanish fleet reached Cadiz safely, minus four sail-of-the-line which the British had captured, there was no likelihood at the moment of the ships showing their “noses” out of port, many of the aforesaid noses being much out of joint.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading For several weeks Nelson was engaged in a fruitless search for a treasure-ship, convoyed by three sail-of-the-line, supposed to be making for Spain; but in April 1797 he was directed by the Admiral to blockade Cadiz, a task not altogether devoid of incident if for no other reason than that no neutral vessel was permitted to enter or leave the port without his permission.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading All hopes on the part of Britain’s enemies for the invasion of the British Isles were quashed for a time by the victory off Cape St Vincent.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading All hopes on the part of Britain’s enemies for the invasion of the British Isles were quashed for a time by the victory off Cape St Vincent.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading From Triumph to Failure: The Attempt on Santa Cruz (1797) “_I have had flattery enough to make me vain, and success enough to make me confident._” NELSON.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading For several weeks Nelson was engaged in a fruitless search for a treasure-ship, convoyed by three sail-of-the-line, supposed to be making for Spain; but in April 1797 he was directed by the Admiral to blockade Cadiz, a task not altogether devoid of incident if for no other reason than that no neutral vessel was permitted to enter or leave the port without his permission.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading For several weeks Nelson was engaged in a fruitless search for a treasure-ship, convoyed by three sail-of-the-line, supposed to be making for Spain; but in April 1797 he was directed by the Admiral to blockade Cadiz, a task not altogether devoid of incident if for no other reason than that no neutral vessel was permitted to enter or leave the port without his permission.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Although the distressed Spanish fleet reached Cadiz safely, minus four sail-of-the-line which the British had captured, there was no likelihood at the moment of the ships showing their “noses” out of port, many of the aforesaid noses being much out of joint.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading All hopes on the part of Britain’s enemies for the invasion of the British Isles were quashed for a time by the victory off Cape St Vincent.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading He was particularly concerned as to the welfare of the garrison at Elba.

approval to do something

From this reading For several weeks Nelson was engaged in a fruitless search for a treasure-ship, convoyed by three sail-of-the-line, supposed to be making for Spain; but in April 1797 he was directed by the Admiral to blockade Cadiz, a task not altogether devoid of incident if for no other reason than that no neutral vessel was permitted to enter or leave the port without his permission.

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading For several weeks Nelson was engaged in a fruitless search for a treasure-ship, convoyed by three sail-of-the-line, supposed to be making for Spain; but in April 1797 he was directed by the Admiral to blockade Cadiz, a task not altogether devoid of incident if for no other reason than that no neutral vessel was permitted to enter or leave the port without his permission.

a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

From this reading Although the distressed Spanish fleet reached Cadiz safely, minus four sail-of-the-line which the British had captured, there was no likelihood at the moment of the ships showing their “noses” out of port, many of the aforesaid noses being much out of joint.

past form of “quash” — put down by force or intimidation

From this reading All hopes on the part of Britain’s enemies for the invasion of the British Isles were quashed for a time by the victory off Cape St Vincent.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Although the distressed Spanish fleet reached Cadiz safely, minus four sail-of-the-line which the British had captured, there was no likelihood at the moment of the ships showing their “noses” out of port, many of the aforesaid noses being much out of joint.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading For several weeks Nelson was engaged in a fruitless search for a treasure-ship, convoyed by three sail-of-the-line, supposed to be making for Spain; but in April 1797 he was directed by the Admiral to blockade Cadiz, a task not altogether devoid of incident if for no other reason than that no neutral vessel was permitted to enter or leave the port without his permission.

with safety; in a safe manner

From this reading Although the distressed Spanish fleet reached Cadiz safely, minus four sail-of-the-line which the British had captured, there was no likelihood at the moment of the ships showing their “noses” out of port, many of the aforesaid noses being much out of joint.

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From this reading Although the distressed Spanish fleet reached Cadiz safely, minus four sail-of-the-line which the British had captured, there was no likelihood at the moment of the ships showing their “noses” out of port, many of the aforesaid noses being much out of joint.

the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas

From this reading From Triumph to Failure: The Attempt on Santa Cruz (1797) “_I have had flattery enough to make me vain, and success enough to make me confident._” NELSON.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading For several weeks Nelson was engaged in a fruitless search for a treasure-ship, convoyed by three sail-of-the-line, supposed to be making for Spain; but in April 1797 he was directed by the Admiral to blockade Cadiz, a task not altogether devoid of incident if for no other reason than that no neutral vessel was permitted to enter or leave the port without his permission.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading For several weeks Nelson was engaged in a fruitless search for a treasure-ship, convoyed by three sail-of-the-line, supposed to be making for Spain; but in April 1797 he was directed by the Admiral to blockade Cadiz, a task not altogether devoid of incident if for no other reason than that no neutral vessel was permitted to enter or leave the port without his permission.

plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading Although the distressed Spanish fleet reached Cadiz safely, minus four sail-of-the-line which the British had captured, there was no likelihood at the moment of the ships showing their “noses” out of port, many of the aforesaid noses being much out of joint.

the display of a motion picture

From this reading Although the distressed Spanish fleet reached Cadiz safely, minus four sail-of-the-line which the British had captured, there was no likelihood at the moment of the ships showing their “noses” out of port, many of the aforesaid noses being much out of joint.

a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power

From this reading For several weeks Nelson was engaged in a fruitless search for a treasure-ship, convoyed by three sail-of-the-line, supposed to be making for Spain; but in April 1797 he was directed by the Admiral to blockade Cadiz, a task not altogether devoid of incident if for no other reason than that no neutral vessel was permitted to enter or leave the port without his permission.

the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain

From this reading Although the distressed Spanish fleet reached Cadiz safely, minus four sail-of-the-line which the British had captured, there was no likelihood at the moment of the ships showing their “noses” out of port, many of the aforesaid noses being much out of joint.

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From this reading All hopes on the part of Britain’s enemies for the invasion of the British Isles were quashed for a time by the victory off Cape St Vincent.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading From Triumph to Failure: The Attempt on Santa Cruz (1797) “_I have had flattery enough to make me vain, and success enough to make me confident._” NELSON.

required or under orders

From this reading For several weeks Nelson was engaged in a fruitless search for a treasure-ship, convoyed by three sail-of-the-line, supposed to be making for Spain; but in April 1797 he was directed by the Admiral to blockade Cadiz, a task not altogether devoid of incident if for no other reason than that no neutral vessel was permitted to enter or leave the port without his permission.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading For several weeks Nelson was engaged in a fruitless search for a treasure-ship, convoyed by three sail-of-the-line, supposed to be making for Spain; but in April 1797 he was directed by the Admiral to blockade Cadiz, a task not altogether devoid of incident if for no other reason than that no neutral vessel was permitted to enter or leave the port without his permission.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading For several weeks Nelson was engaged in a fruitless search for a treasure-ship, convoyed by three sail-of-the-line, supposed to be making for Spain; but in April 1797 he was directed by the Admiral to blockade Cadiz, a task not altogether devoid of incident if for no other reason than that no neutral vessel was permitted to enter or leave the port without his permission.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading For several weeks Nelson was engaged in a fruitless search for a treasure-ship, convoyed by three sail-of-the-line, supposed to be making for Spain; but in April 1797 he was directed by the Admiral to blockade Cadiz, a task not altogether devoid of incident if for no other reason than that no neutral vessel was permitted to enter or leave the port without his permission.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading From Triumph to Failure: The Attempt on Santa Cruz (1797) “_I have had flattery enough to make me vain, and success enough to make me confident._” NELSON.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Although the distressed Spanish fleet reached Cadiz safely, minus four sail-of-the-line which the British had captured, there was no likelihood at the moment of the ships showing their “noses” out of port, many of the aforesaid noses being much out of joint.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Although the distressed Spanish fleet reached Cadiz safely, minus four sail-of-the-line which the British had captured, there was no likelihood at the moment of the ships showing their “noses” out of port, many of the aforesaid noses being much out of joint.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading For several weeks Nelson was engaged in a fruitless search for a treasure-ship, convoyed by three sail-of-the-line, supposed to be making for Spain; but in April 1797 he was directed by the Admiral to blockade Cadiz, a task not altogether devoid of incident if for no other reason than that no neutral vessel was permitted to enter or leave the port without his permission.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading All hopes on the part of Britain’s enemies for the invasion of the British Isles were quashed for a time by the victory off Cape St Vincent.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading From Triumph to Failure: The Attempt on Santa Cruz (1797) “_I have had flattery enough to make me vain, and success enough to make me confident._” NELSON.

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From this reading For several weeks Nelson was engaged in a fruitless search for a treasure-ship, convoyed by three sail-of-the-line, supposed to be making for Spain; but in April 1797 he was directed by the Admiral to blockade Cadiz, a task not altogether devoid of incident if for no other reason than that no neutral vessel was permitted to enter or leave the port without his permission.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading From Triumph to Failure: The Attempt on Santa Cruz (1797) “_I have had flattery enough to make me vain, and success enough to make me confident._” NELSON.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading From Triumph to Failure: The Attempt on Santa Cruz (1797) “_I have had flattery enough to make me vain, and success enough to make me confident._” NELSON.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading For several weeks Nelson was engaged in a fruitless search for a treasure-ship, convoyed by three sail-of-the-line, supposed to be making for Spain; but in April 1797 he was directed by the Admiral to blockade Cadiz, a task not altogether devoid of incident if for no other reason than that no neutral vessel was permitted to enter or leave the port without his permission.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading All hopes on the part of Britain’s enemies for the invasion of the British Isles were quashed for a time by the victory off Cape St Vincent.

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From this reading All hopes on the part of Britain’s enemies for the invasion of the British Isles were quashed for a time by the victory off Cape St Vincent.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Although the distressed Spanish fleet reached Cadiz safely, minus four sail-of-the-line which the British had captured, there was no likelihood at the moment of the ships showing their “noses” out of port, many of the aforesaid noses being much out of joint.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading For several weeks Nelson was engaged in a fruitless search for a treasure-ship, convoyed by three sail-of-the-line, supposed to be making for Spain; but in April 1797 he was directed by the Admiral to blockade Cadiz, a task not altogether devoid of incident if for no other reason than that no neutral vessel was permitted to enter or leave the port without his permission.

governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need

From this reading He was particularly concerned as to the welfare of the garrison at Elba.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading All hopes on the part of Britain’s enemies for the invasion of the British Isles were quashed for a time by the victory off Cape St Vincent.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Although the distressed Spanish fleet reached Cadiz safely, minus four sail-of-the-line which the British had captured, there was no likelihood at the moment of the ships showing their “noses” out of port, many of the aforesaid noses being much out of joint.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading For several weeks Nelson was engaged in a fruitless search for a treasure-ship, convoyed by three sail-of-the-line, supposed to be making for Spain; but in April 1797 he was directed by the Admiral to blockade Cadiz, a task not altogether devoid of incident if for no other reason than that no neutral vessel was permitted to enter or leave the port without his permission.